Talk:Straitjacket

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Nice start. Isn't straitjacket the most common form? --Mrwojo 20:11 Jan 11, 2003 (UTC)

Webster's has straitjacket and straightjacket; Random House has straitjacket and strait-jacket; OED has strait jacket and strait waistcoat. Though an etymological error, I suppose straightjacket is inevitable, because the thing keeps you straight. If anyone rewords this, remember that alternate forms of the article title are also bolded. Ortolan88
Actually it's called a straitjacket because it keeps you confined (ie, you're in straits). --user.lain 03:08, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

Honestly. A page exists for barely FIFTEEN minutes and BANG! there's a link to bloody sexual bondage on it. Is there ANYTHING you freaks DON'T use to get your rocks off? Can I create an article on trowels without fear of this phenomenon, or does someone get off on those? (end rant) -- Tarquin 20:37 Jan 11, 2003 (UTC)

I agree that much more could be said about the institutional use and history of straitjackets. Arguably even Houdini and straitjackets is a more encyclopedic topic than BDSM and straitjackets. I guess it's on my list now for whenever I get past the other eight dozen topics on my list Dystopos 13:37, 20 October 2005 (UTC)
Ehem you can personally dislike it all you want but that doesn't mean that people don't like it.

A question - there's an overabundance of BDSM-referenced material in wikipedia. Is it really appropriate to have a fetish-oriented picture on a page that has very little material realted to it, in particular when there is already a sufficient image showing a posey jacket? I think the 'leather jacket' picture is gratuitous and unnecessary, particularly in the context of the article. dbs 16:52, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Possible Removal

I know that lots of people are interested in escapology and might want to try to get out of a straight jacket themselves, but I don't think that disclosing removal techniques on the internet is the best thing to do. Opinions?--Maier 03 00:17, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

I'm not sure what you mean by "not the best thing to do". --user.lain 20:01, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
Can you state why you believe removal techniques in a public forum are inappropriate or should not be published? These techniques are available in many many available formats, from magic books up through some simple google searches. Why should it not be documented here? dbs 02:07, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Sorry for the very late response... Point taken. I guess it is common knowledge, I'm just one that doesn't like the thought of Wikipedia being liable for anything. That's all.--Maier 03 00:57, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

The escape method that you have is simply wrong and dangerous. The part about "dislocating a shoulder" was fictitiously created by "Harry Houdini" and his brother "The Great Hardin" to try to lessen the amount of competition. Harry Houdini later in his career published his technical handling of the escape in a newspaper. To this date, both Hollywood and escape artists around the world continue this rumor to "spice up" the escape. Although, I am not a fan of exposing the truth on how the trick is really done, should we allow a rumor to continue here and possibly risk hurting a would be beginner "escape artist"? I am only here to inform you, I leave it in your hands if you wish to edit it out. LondonTaxi (talk) 14:53, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Popular Culture

In episode 12 of Heroes, Godsend, NIkki/Jessica Sanders is put into a straitjacket and sedated. This could be added into the 'Popular Culture' section, but its just a thought.--Arwen undomiel 02:03, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Colour-coded collars

I read that Posey jackets have different coloured collar loops depending on size. Does anyone know what colour means what? Lady BlahDeBlah 21:27, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

The color labels the size (red = smallest, then green, yellow and blue). 193.190.253.148 06:44, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "Real" use of straightjackets?

I wonder whether and in what places and circumstances straightjackets are still used today, aside from magic shows and bondage sex activities? Are these still in use in hospitals, psychiatric institutions, and law enforcement? Why or why not?

This is a good question and one the article should address. I believe they are not still in use, but I don't know how to substantiate it. Шизомби 19:02, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] History?

This article would really benefit from a "history" section regarding the design and use of the item. Chubbles 22:07, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Osawatomie State Hospital

Just reading through the article, the whole Osawatomie State Hospital section feels oddly tangential - the focus completely and awkwardly shifts, 'such was the case at Osawatomie...' is too narratorial. This information is only useful for people interesting in Osawatomie, not for anyone curious about straitjackets in general. On a sidenote the whole page could do with some references. 89.243.186.5 22:23, 15 August 2007 (UTC) Zippo

[edit] Straitjacket as a fashion Item.

Should this be made as a section? Zazaban 23:10, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Penal use

I came to this article after reading Jack Black's "You Can't Win", where he says he was punished/tortured while in a prison by being made to wear a straitjacket, but there doesn't seem to be any mention of this. Does anyone know anything about this? If it's true it would be a valuable addition to the article, and if not then a paragraph disclaming the use of straitjackets as penal punishments/torture might be worthwhile. 195.137.91.247 22:46, 8 November 2007 (UTC)